NAACP

Specific Issues: TRA

Support for enhancement of existing passenger rail systems and development of additional passenger rail alternatives in Americas urban communities, including streetcars, light rail and high speed intercity rail systems. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Develop a comprehensive surface transportation plan which creates affordable and flexible transportation options for everyone, regardless of income, race, age, disability, or background; creates, protects, and ensures fair access to quality jobs, training, and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry; promotes healthy, safe, and inclusive communities with housing opportunities for families of all incomes; and encourages fair and transparent investment of public dollars invested in transportation.
Support smart, equitable transportation investments that create jobs and improve the economic prospects for disadvantaged communities.
Support the inclusion of Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface construction programs. Support the Gillibrand Amendment to S. 1813.
Support a long-term reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation programs.
Support the rights of Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) employees to form a union and engage in collective bargaining.
Support an increase in the federal investment in our hometowns transportation, affordable housing, community development, and job creation efforts by increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Support a long term transportation bill which will:
1.Preserve and expand existing programs that fund essential transportation options bicycling, walking, and public transportation.
2.Expand access to quality transportation jobs for the chronically-unemployed, low-income people, individuals with disabilities, women, and communities of color.
3.Strengthen enforcement of existing civil rights provisions.
4.Improve transportation outcomes through strategic planning with measures that promote economic and social equity.
5.Reform transportation funding to lower household expenses and foster community development.
Support the inclusion of the Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface transportation construction projects in the surface transportation reauthorization.
Support a review the FAA's policy of vouchering in hires and promotions.
Oppose measures in H.R. 4348 that would undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the public participation process.
Support the Cardin-Cochran amendment to MAP-21, which gives local governmentsthose closest to the needs of their constituents and communitiesan opportunity to weigh in on how states spend their Additional Activities federal
transportation dollars.
Support maintaining the critical transportation equity provisions from MAP-21; Support a comprehensive analysis of civil rights compliance by including an Equal Opportunity Assessment; Ensure recruitment and training in the construction industry by including a Construction Careers Demonstration Project; and Preserve community involvement in local transportation planning and decision making.
Support keeping coal ash out of the Transportation bill.
Support final version of H.R. 4348, the Conference Report on the Surface Transportation Act Support the Cardin (MD) Equal Opportunity Assessment Amendment to MAP-21.

Support for enhancement of existing passenger rail systems and development of additional passenger rail alternatives in Americas urban communities, including streetcars, light rail and high speed intercity rail systems. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Develop a comprehensive surface transportation plan which creates affordable and flexible transportation options for everyone, regardless of income, race, age, disability, or background; creates, protects, and ensures fair access to quality jobs, training, and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry; promotes healthy, safe, and inclusive communities with housing opportunities for families of all incomes; and encourages fair and transparent investment of public dollars invested in transportation.
Support smart, equitable transportation investments that create jobs and improve the economic prospects for disadvantaged communities.
Support the inclusion of Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface construction programs. Support the Gillibrand Amendment to S. 1813.
Support a long-term reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation programs.
Support the rights of Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) employees to form a union and engage in collective bargaining.
Support an increase in the federal investment in our hometowns transportation, affordable housing, community development, and job creation efforts by increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Support a long term transportation bill which will:
1.Preserve and expand existing programs that fund essential transportation options bicycling, walking, and public transportation.
2.Expand access to quality transportation jobs for the chronically-unemployed, low-income people, individuals with disabilities, women, and communities of color.
3.Strengthen enforcement of existing civil rights provisions.
4.Improve transportation outcomes through strategic planning with measures that promote economic and social equity.
5.Reform transportation funding to lower household expenses and foster community development.
Support the inclusion of the Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface transportation construction projects in the surface transportation reauthorization.
Support a review the FAA's policy of vouchering in hires and promotions.
Oppose measures in H.R. 4348 that would undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the public participation process.
Support the Cardin-Cochran amendment to MAP-21, which gives local governmentsthose closest to the needs of their constituents and communitiesan opportunity to weigh in on how states spend their Additional Activities federal
transportation dollars.
Support maintaining the critical transportation equity provisions from MAP-21; Support a comprehensive analysis of civil rights compliance by including an Equal Opportunity Assessment; Ensure recruitment and training in the construction industry by including a Construction Careers Demonstration Project; and Preserve community involvement in local transportation planning and decision making.
Support keeping coal ash out of the Transportation bill.
Support final version of H.R. 4348, the Conference Report on the Surface Transportation Act Support the Cardin (MD) Equal Opportunity Assessment Amendment to MAP-21.

Support for enhancement of existing passenger rail systems and development of additional passenger rail alternatives in Americas urban communities, including streetcars, light rail and high speed intercity rail systems. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Advocated that the United States use its stature and position to have the NAACP policy agenda included in any and all relevant United Nations' treaties and other compliance documents. Develop a comprehensive surface transportation plan which creates affordable and flexible transportation options for everyone, regardless of income, race, age, disability, or background; creates, protects, and ensures fair access to quality jobs, training, and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry; promotes healthy, safe, and inclusive communities with housing opportunities for families of all incomes; and encourages fair and transparent investment of public dollars invested in transportation.
Support smart, equitable transportation investments that create jobs and improve the economic prospects for disadvantaged communities.
Support the inclusion of Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface construction programs. Support the Gillibrand Amendment to S. 1813.
Support a long-term reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation programs.
Support the rights of Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) employees to form a union and engage in collective bargaining.
Support an increase in the federal investment in our hometowns transportation, affordable housing, community development, and job creation efforts by increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Support a long term transportation bill which will:
1.Preserve and expand existing programs that fund essential transportation options bicycling, walking, and public transportation.
2.Expand access to quality transportation jobs for the chronically-unemployed, low-income people, individuals with disabilities, women, and communities of color.
3.Strengthen enforcement of existing civil rights provisions.
4.Improve transportation outcomes through strategic planning with measures that promote economic and social equity.
5.Reform transportation funding to lower household expenses and foster community development.
Support the inclusion of the Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface transportation construction projects in the surface transportation reauthorization.
Support a review the FAA's policy of vouchering in hires and promotions.
Oppose measures in H.R. 4348 that would undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the public participation process.
Support the Cardin-Cochran amendment to MAP-21, which gives local governmentsthose closest to the needs of their constituents and communitiesan opportunity to weigh in on how states spend their Additional Activities federal
transportation dollars.
Support maintaining the critical transportation equity provisions from MAP-21; Support a comprehensive analysis of civil rights compliance by including an Equal Opportunity Assessment; Ensure recruitment and training in the construction industry by including a Construction Careers Demonstration Project; and Preserve community involvement in local transportation planning and decision making.
Support keeping coal ash out of the Transportation bill.
Support final version of H.R. 4348, the Conference Report on the Surface Transportation Act Support the Cardin (MD) Equal Opportunity Assessment Amendment to MAP-21.
Advocated that the United States use its stature and position to have the NAACP policy agenda included in any and all relevant United Nations' treaties and other compliance documents.
Support including long-term transportation infrastructure investment in any plan to address our nations deficit
Submitted comments in Response to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Program Implementation Modifications (Docket No. OST-2012-0147 RIN 2105-AE08): Proposed disclosure requirements will increase the paperwork burden for DBEs and likely not yield desired results; we support US DOTs proposal to require that all relevant DBE information be provided as a matter of responsiveness at the time of bid submission; support the US DOT tackling the issue of bundling, the consolidation of two or more contracts into a solicitation of offers for a single contract; following the lead initiated by Congress several years ago and address the issue of bonding; and investigating additional ways to ensure that all individuals have equal access to the good jobs, career paths, and entrepreneurship opportunities created by federal transportation infrastructure investment.

Support for enhancement of existing passenger rail systems and development of additional passenger rail alternatives in Americas urban communities, including streetcars, light rail and high speed intercity rail systems. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Advocated that the United States use its stature and position to have the NAACP policy agenda included in any and all relevant United Nations' treaties and other compliance documents. Develop a comprehensive surface transportation plan which creates affordable and flexible transportation options for everyone, regardless of income, race, age, disability, or background; creates, protects, and ensures fair access to quality jobs, training, and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry; promotes healthy, safe, and inclusive communities with housing opportunities for families of all incomes; and encourages fair and transparent investment of public dollars invested in transportation.
Support smart, equitable transportation investments that create jobs and improve the economic prospects for disadvantaged communities.
Support the inclusion of Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface construction programs. Support the Gillibrand Amendment to S. 1813.
Support a long-term reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation programs.
Support the rights of Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) employees to form a union and engage in collective bargaining.
Support an increase in the federal investment in our hometowns transportation, affordable housing, community development, and job creation efforts by increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Support a long term transportation bill which will:
1.Preserve and expand existing programs that fund essential transportation options bicycling, walking, and public transportation.
2.Expand access to quality transportation jobs for the chronically-unemployed, low-income people, individuals with disabilities, women, and communities of color.
3.Strengthen enforcement of existing civil rights provisions.
4.Improve transportation outcomes through strategic planning with measures that promote economic and social equity.
5.Reform transportation funding to lower household expenses and foster community development.
Support the inclusion of the Construction Careers Demonstration Program for surface transportation construction projects in the surface transportation reauthorization.
Support a review the FAA's policy of vouchering in hires and promotions.
Oppose measures in H.R. 4348 that would undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the public participation process.
Support the Cardin-Cochran amendment to MAP-21, which gives local governmentsthose closest to the needs of their constituents and communitiesan opportunity to weigh in on how states spend their Additional Activities federal
transportation dollars.
Support maintaining the critical transportation equity provisions from MAP-21; Support a comprehensive analysis of civil rights compliance by including an Equal Opportunity Assessment; Ensure recruitment and training in the construction industry by including a Construction Careers Demonstration Project; and Preserve community involvement in local transportation planning and decision making.
Support keeping coal ash out of the Transportation bill.
Support final version of H.R. 4348, the Conference Report on the Surface Transportation Act Support the Cardin (MD) Equal Opportunity Assessment Amendment to MAP-21.
Advocated that the United States use its stature and position to have the NAACP policy agenda included in any and all relevant United Nations' treaties and other compliance documents.

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